Jan 01, 2021 by Josh Ablett
“What are my options for HIPAA-compliant cloud storage? ” In recent years, cloud storage has risen in both effectiveness and popularity. Its convenience is undeniable– the ability to access your data from anywhere is amazing. But can business associates and medical providers take advantage of these services to store PHI? What exactly does it mean […]
Read moreNov 25, 2020 by Josh Ablett
We'd like to answer one of the most common questions that we get about HIPAA-compliant email. One of the visitors to our site asked us... "How is the e-mail encrypted when the client/patient responds to your encrypted e-mail you send to them? I understand the e-mail you send to them is encrypted, but I don't […]
Read moreNov 25, 2020 by Josh Ablett
HIPAA Compliant Email is at the heart of modern medical practices. It makes administrative processes more efficient. It also saves time by automating communication (like reminding patients about appointments). Emails also help both the provider and the patient stay connected. A staggering 93% of adult patients prefer to communicate with physicians through email! HIPAA regulations […]
Read moreNov 20, 2020 by Josh Ablett
As part of our work helping medical practices with HIPAA and cybersecurity, we get to see lots of HIPAA mistakes. It’s interesting to spot the similarities across so many different companies. Here are nine of the most common HIPAA mistakes that we see. The scary part is we see them all the time. Is Your Business […]
Read moreNov 05, 2020 by Josh Ablett
You can use email securely and still remain compliant with HIPAA. Here are seven tips for securely using email in a HIPAA-compliant organization.
Read moreNov 01, 2020 by Josh Ablett
Evernote is incredibly handy, but is it HIPAA-compliant? Learn more, and read about five alternatives.
Read moreNov 01, 2020 by Josh Ablett
Do you know all of the ways someone can steal PHI from your practice? We've put together a list of 24 ways that people can steal medical data.
Read moreOct 20, 2020 by Josh Ablett
You’re starting the process of meeting HIPAA Compliance for your busy practice. The biggest pieces are in place. Now it is time to consider the substantial question of email. No one is looking for HIPAA violations. Is Your Yahoo Mail HIPAA Compliant and Secure? Don’t Wait for a Breach, Start your cloud security journey with […]
Read moreOct 20, 2020 by Josh Ablett
Zoho Mail is a popular email platform that’s geared towards businesses. It offers a user-friendly minimalist interface that's supported by some powerful features. So you can create, communicate, and collaborate in an ad-free environment. However, medical practices will also need an email platform that satisfies regulatory compliance. If you’re using this platform, being able to […]
Read moreOct 20, 2020 by Josh Ablett
The first step in performing a HIPAA security risk assessment is to be sure you understand what Protected Health Information (PHI) your practice has. Here’s how Wikipedia defines PHI: “Under the US Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), PHI that is linked based on the following list of 18 identifiers must be treated with special care: […]
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